PublishedOxford University Press, July 2019 |
ISBN9780198794936 |
FormatSoftcover, 176 pages |
Dimensions19.7cm × 13cm × 1.1cm |
Introduces perhaps the most beautiful of equations in pure mathematics which connects five of the most important numbers in mathematics Its simplicity and profundity have been compared to a Shakespearian sonnet Discusses each of the elements of the equation in turn, explaining why they are so significant Concludes with an analysis of the equation itself, its discovery and significance Combines historical elements with lucid, step-by-step mathematical explanation